Although disabled advocates influence debates around public disability representations through their personal and professional insights, the processes by which they manage these representations have been largely overlooked. This study explores how Dutch disabled advocates present themselves (i.e., impression …

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a critical phase for young people living with perinatal HIV, who must navigate typical developmental milestones while managing a chronic illness and facing (fear of) societal stigma. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of Dutch young adults …

This dissertation explores how Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs) can enhance the knowledge absorption capacity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the context of rapidly evolving technological environments. SMEs, particularly smaller ones, often struggle to adapt to emerging technologies …

This volume offers practical insights into designing education that prepares students to navigate transitions in their professional futures by learning the basics of Systemic Co-Design. It also exemplifies how Systemic Co-Design can be an innovative approach to designing future-proof education with diverse …

This chapter examines how Australian businesses operating in Singapore navigate digital transformation within the context of international operations. As digital technologies reshape the global business landscape, companies are increasingly leveraging tools such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, …

In many schools teaching learners is conducted in isolation, and often, so is teachers’ learning. Isolation hinders shared practices; it creates a key challenge for those in middle leadership roles who must foster collaborative professional development. This study examines how a system perspective empowers …

How do citizens, designers, policymakers, and local entrepreneurs actually work together in ways that are inclusive, sustainable, and effective? Collaboration in urban innovation is often treated as a matter of method or structure, but what happens when timelines clash, trust falters, or understanding …

As youth workers increasingly offer support and guidance within digital environments, the question arises as to what impact this support has on the (online) lives of young people. This paper explores the contribution of youth work practice in the online lifeworld on young peoples’ development, building …

Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …

As the European voice for the retail and wholesale sector, we are pleased to introduce the 2025 edition of the European E-commerce Report. This year’s report offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving digital commerce landscape across 38 European countries, with a particular focus on the EU-27. …